Ceaseless

Pronunciation: /ˈsisləs/

Definitions of ceaseless

adjective continuing without stopping or pausing

Example Sentences

A1 The ceaseless rain made the streets flood.

A2 She was grateful for her ceaseless energy during the long hike.

B1 The ceaseless noise of the construction site next door was driving me crazy.

B2 The ceaseless pursuit of perfection can be exhausting.

C1 His ceaseless dedication to his craft has earned him international recognition.

C2 The ceaseless march of time reminds us of our mortality.

Examples of ceaseless in a Sentence

formal The ceaseless rain caused flooding in the area.

informal The never-ending construction noise is driving me crazy.

slang I can't stand the non-stop chatter in this room.

figurative His ceaseless pursuit of perfection is admirable.

Grammatical Forms of ceaseless

• past tense: ceased
• plural: ceaselesses
• comparative: more ceaseless
• superlative: most ceaseless
• present tense: cease
• future tense: will cease
• perfect tense: have ceased
• continuous tense: is ceasing
• singular: ceaseless
• positive degree: ceaseless
• infinitive: to cease
• gerund: ceasing
• participle: ceasing

Origin and Evolution of ceaseless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ceaseless' originated from the combination of the Middle English word 'cese' meaning 'to stop' and the suffix '-less' meaning 'without'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ceaseless' has retained its original meaning of 'without stopping' but has also taken on connotations of continuous, unending, and persistent.